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iridescence Meaning & Definition

/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.əns/

What Does Iridescence Mean?

Iridescence is used as a noun meaning The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color. It can also mean Any shimmer of glittering and changeable colors.

Iridescence: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.əns/
Syllables4
Synonymsopalescence
Pluraliridescences

Iridescence Definition (Noun)

  1. The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color.
  2. Any shimmer of glittering and changeable colors.

Synonyms of Iridescence

Iridescence synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

iridescence (countable and uncountable, plural iridescences)

Words That Rhyme With Iridescence

How Do You Say Iridescence?

You say iridescence as /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.əns/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (dɛs).

Questions People Ask About Iridescence

What part of speech is iridescence?

Iridescence is a noun.

What is another word for iridescence?

Words with a similar meaning to iridescence include opalescence. See the full list of iridescence synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of iridescence?

The plural of iridescence is iridescences.

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